DAPAudio DVMP-250 User manual

DVMP-250 V1
Highlite International B.V. –Vestastraat 2 –6468 EX –Kerkrade –the Netherlands
Ordercode: D1133
MANUAL
ENGLISH

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Table of contents
Warning ...............................................................................................................................................................................2
Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................2
Operating Determinations.......................................................................................................................................3
Connection with the mains .....................................................................................................................................4
Return Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................4
Claims ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Description of the device.................................................................................................................................................5
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Frontside ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Backside......................................................................................................................................................................6
Remote control..........................................................................................................................................................7
Names and functions........................................................................................................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................10
Set Up and Operation .....................................................................................................................................................10
Operations ........................................................................................................................................................................11
01) Preparation.......................................................................................................................................................11
02) Normal Playback.............................................................................................................................................11
03) Pause .................................................................................................................................................................11
04) Stop ....................................................................................................................................................................11
05) Previous and next............................................................................................................................................11
06) Fast Forward/Reverse .....................................................................................................................................11
07) Video Mode .....................................................................................................................................................11
08) Step ....................................................................................................................................................................11
09) Repeat...............................................................................................................................................................11
10) Loop play ..........................................................................................................................................................11
11) Slow ....................................................................................................................................................................11
12) Program.............................................................................................................................................................12
13) Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................................12
14) Volume and Mute ...........................................................................................................................................12
15) Menu..................................................................................................................................................................12
16) Subtitles .............................................................................................................................................................12
17) Angle .................................................................................................................................................................12
Before switching off the power .....................................................................................................................................13
System Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................14
A. General .............................................................................................................................................................14
B. Audio Setup......................................................................................................................................................17
C. Dolby Setup ......................................................................................................................................................20
D. Video Setup......................................................................................................................................................21
E. Preference ........................................................................................................................................................24
Setup examples ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Connection of a television set ..............................................................................................................................26
Connection of a television set using an A/V-cable .........................................................................................26
Connection of an audio system and TV-set using the component outputs ...............................................26
Connection of an amplifier with digital audio input and TV-set....................................................................27
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................27
Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................................28
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................................................29

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Warning
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
• DAP DVMP-250
• User manual
•IR remote control
Safety Instructions
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
•be qualified
•follow the instructions of this manual
Before the initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to
warranty.
This system contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.

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IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system.
Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
Never leave any cables lying around.
Do not insert objects into air vents.
Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack.
Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life.
Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output.
Only use system indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
Always disconnect power from the mains, when system is not used. Only handle the power-cord by
the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
Make sure you don’t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the system and the power-
cord from time to time.
Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power cord or signal cable, or select the input
mode switch.
Avoid ground loops! Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the
same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase!
If system is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified
engineer inspect for safety before operating.
If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your system. Leave the
system switched off until it has reached room temperature.
If your Dap Audio device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Dap Audio dealer for service.
Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.
Operating Determinations
This system is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the
system will serve you for a long time without defects.
If this system is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Improper installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property !

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Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
International
EU Cable
UK Cable
US Cable
Pin
L
BROWN
RED
YELLOW/COPPER
FASE
N
BLUE
BLACK
SILVER
NULL
YELLOW/GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
EARTH
Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property!
Return Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned
without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail [e-mail] and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
01) Your name
02) Your address
03) Your phone number
04) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short-
comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
agreed otherwise in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.

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Description of the device
Features
The DAP-audio DVMP-250 is a 2U Karaoke DVD player
•Supports all common audio/video formats
•Contains S-Video, TV, Component Video, VGA, HDMI and BNC video outputs
•Balanced XLR audio outputs
•19” Rack mounts included
•Headphones 6,3 mm jack output
•IR Remote control included
Overview
Fig. 01

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Frontside
Fig. 02
Power switch
R/L button
Display
IR Remote sensor
Disc holder
Source button
LCD Display
Play/pause button
Direct access buttons
Eject button
Fast reverse button
Return button
Fast forward button
Flat button
Previous button
Time button
Phone input
Sharp button
Level control
Repeat button
SD port
Video button
USB A port
Next button
Backside
Fig. 03
HDMI out
Digital audio (optical) out
Audio stereo RCA unbalanced out
VGA out
Digital audio RCA (coax) out
Audio stereo XLR balanced out
Composite RCA video out
Video BNC out
Component RCA video out
IEC Power connector 100-240V AC
S-video out

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Remote control
Fig. 04
Source button
Step button
A-B button
Sharp button (key control)
Nor button (key control)
Menu button
N/P button
OK button
Eject button
Cursor right button
Flat button (key control)
R/L button
Cursor up button
Return button
Setup button
Next button
Cursor left button
Previous button
Time button
Video out button
Cursor down button
Prog. Button
Stop button
Vol + button
Play/pause button
Vol –button
Fast reverse button
Zoom button
Fast forward button
Angle button
Repeat button
Clear button
Title button
Mute button
Direct access buttons
Copy button
Slow button

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Names and functions
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
01) Power switch
This is the main power switch. Press to turn the device on or off.
02) Display
03) Disc holder
Place the disc in the holder. Push the eject (17/40) button to open and close the disc holder.
04) LCD display
05/53) Direct access buttons
Use these buttons to select a track directly. You can also use the 10+ button to move 10 tracks
forward. E.g. if your current track is 5, pushing the +10 button will select track 15.
06/49) Fast reverse button
Push and hold this button to play a track fast backwards.
07/50) Fast forward button
Push and hold this button to play a track fast forwards.
08/63) Previous button
Use this button to go back to the beginning of the current track or select the previous track to be
played.
09) Phone output
You can connect a pair of headphones with an impedance of 32 - 600 Ohm to the headphones
connector. It is a 6,3 mm (1/4”) TRS socket, wired as Tip=left, Ring=right and sleeve = ground.
Caution:
Depending on the type of headphones connected to the Headphones jack, the DVMP-250 is
capable of producing high output levels via the phones output. Therefore, make sure to turn the
control all the way to the left (minimum setting) before connecting the headphones. Be aware of
the fact that listening to loud sound pressure levels over a longer period of time leads to hearing-
damage!
10) Level control
This button is used to adjust the volume level of the phone (09)output.
11) SD port
Use this port to connect an SD card.
12) USB port
Use this port to connect a USB flash drive.
13/60) R/L button
This button allows you to assign the DVD/MP3 player’s left channel, right channel or both
(stereo) channels to the main mix.
14) IR remote sensor
15/36) Source button
Tap this button to select SD, USB or Disc as playback source.
16/48) Play/Pause button
This button allows you to toggle between pause mode and playback mode.
17/40) Eject button
Push this button to open and close the disc holder (03).
18/61) Return
This button allows you to return to the start of the current track.
19/41) Flat button
Every time this button is pushed, the pitch of the current track will decrease by one semi tone.
Total range is +/- 9 semitones.
20/45) Time button
Use this button to switch the TIME indication on the LCD display (04) between the elapsed
time and remaining time. The selected mode is indicated by ELAPSED or REMAIN.
21/56) Sharp button
Every time this button is pushed, the pitch of a current track will increase by one semi tone.
Total range is +/- 9 semitones.
22/51) Repeat button
Use this button to repeat one track or all tracks of the medium.
See the section Repeat on page 11.

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23/64) Video button
Pushing this button allows you to switch between YUV, VGA and S-Video modes.
24/62) Next button
Use this button to skip to a following track.
25) HDMI out
Connect the input of a HDMI monitor to this output.
26) Audio stereo RCA unbalanced out
Connect an unbalanced line input of your mixer/ amplifier to this output.
27) RCA coax out
Connect a digital audio input of your mixer/amplifier to this output.
28) RCA video out
Connect the video input of your TV-set to this output.
29) Component RCA video out
Connect the composite video input of your TV-set to these outputs.
30) S-Video out
Connect the S-video input of your TV-set to this output.
31) Optical out
Connect an optical (digital) audio input of your mixer/amplifier to this output.
32) VGA out
Connect the input of a VGA monitor to this output.
33) Audio stereo XLR balanced out
Connect a balanced line input of your mixer/ amplifier to this output.
34) Video BNC out
Connect the coax video input of your TV-set to this output.
35) IEC Power connector 100-240V AC
This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied power cord. Connect one end of the
power cord to the connector, the other end to the mains, and turn on the power (01) switch to
operate the unit.
37) A-B button
Push this button once to set the start point (Repeat A will appear on screen). Push again to set the
endpoint of a loop (Repeat B will appear on screen). As soon as the endpoint is set, loop play will
start. Push for the third time to exit loop play.
38) Nor button
This button allows you to return to normal pitch.
39) N/P button
Use this button to select your TV system: PAL/NTSC
42/44/46/59) Arrow buttons
Use these buttons to navigate through the onscreen menus.
43) Setup button
Push this button to open the onscreen setup menu.
47) Stop button
Push this button to stop playback.
52) Title button
Push this button to choose a subtitling language.
54) Slow button
Push this button to play a track at a lower speed.
55) Step button
Push this button to step through your frames one frame at a time.
57) Menu button
Push this button to open the onscreen DVD menu.
58) OK button
Confirm your selection in the onscreen menu by pushing this button.
65) Prog. button
Stop playback and push the PGM button, the player will enter the program mode. For more
information, see the section Program on page 12.
66) Volume + button
Pushing this button allows you to increase the volume level of the audio outputs.
67) Volume –button
Pushing this button allows you to decrease the volume level of the audio outputs.